REAR TRACTION MOTOR > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:

1. Remove the service plug to interrupt a high voltage circuit at the time of the check.
   
2. Keep the removed service plug in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
   
3. All the high voltage wiring connectors are colored in orange.
   

1. Remove the 2 clips, then open the battery service hole cover.
   

2. Wear insulation glove, and remove the service plug grip, after sliding up the lever of the service plug grip.
   

   CAUTION:

   1. Keep the removed service plug in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
      
   2. After removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors and terminals for 5 minutes.
      

   NOTICE:

   After removing the service plug grip, do not operate the ignition switch as it may damage the hybrid vehicle control ECU.

1. Using a clip remover, remove the engine room side cover.
   

1. Remove the bolt and inverter bracket No.5.
   

1. Remove the bolt and ground cable terminal from the power steering ECU assembly.
   

2. Release the locks of the 2 power steering ECU assembly connectors and disconnect the connectors.
   

3. Separate the 2 wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU assembly.
   

4. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering ECU assembly.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and inverter reserve tank sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the power steering ECU bracket.
   

1. Remove the bolt and interlock bracket.
   

2. Insulate the removed terminal with insulating tape.
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the terminal does not stick out from the insulating tape.

3. Remove the 12 bolts and inverter cover.
   

CAUTION:

Wear insulating gloves.

NOTICE:

1. Make sure that the inverter converter is temporarily installed before working on the converter inverter assembly. (Click here)
   
2. Do not allow any foreign objects or waterdrops to enter the w/ converter inverter assembly.
   

1. Using the voltmeter, measure the voltage between the terminals of the 2 phase connectors (N-P).
   

   Standard voltage:

   0 V
   

   HINT:

   Use measuring range of DC 750 V or more on the voltmeter.

1. Temporarily install the inverter cover with the 2 bolts to prevent any foreign objects or waterdrops from entering the w/ converter inverter assembly.
   

1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.
   

2. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.
   

3. Using a socket hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug and a new gasket.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{ 398 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }

1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.
   

   SST

   09930-00010  
   

   NOTICE:

   Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

2. While applying the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.
   

HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Remove the "torx" nut and separate the height control sensor link.
   

3. Remove the 2 bolts and height control sensor.
   

1. Support the rear axle carrier with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier.
   

2. Remove the bolt, nut and strut rod assembly rear.
   

   NOTICE:

   Hold the nut to turn the bolt.

1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.1.
   

   NOTICE:

   Hold the nut to turn the bolt.

HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.

1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.2.
   

   NOTICE:

   Hold the nut to turn the bolt.

HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.

1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft.
   

2. Remove the 4 nuts, washers and rear drive shaft assembly.
   

HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.

1. Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly No.3.
   

HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.

NOTICE:

Wear insulating gloves.

1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and clamp.
   

2. Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the ground cable.
   

3. Remove the nut, and separate the wire harness clamp.
   

4. Wear the insulated gloves. Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the frame wire No.3 from the rear traction motor.
   

1. Support the rear suspension member with a jack.
   

   HINT:

   Remove the rear suspension member together with the rear traction motor.

2. Remove the 2 bolts and 4 nuts, and separate the rear suspension member.
   

   NOTICE:

   When removing the bolts and nuts on the rear side, be sure to hold the bolt.

1. Remove the 4 bolts, rear traction w/ transaxle motor assembly.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support assembly.
   

1. Remove the 3 bolts and extension wire assembly.
   

2. Remove the bolt, nut, ground cable, and wire harness clamp bracket.
   

3. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.